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Orange Cat6 patch cable, 7 ft, non-booted RJ45 plugs, 24AWG bare copper

Cable Leader

Cable Leader 7ft Cat6 Non-Booted Ethernet Cable Orange 24AWG 550MHz

SKU CH-JK67-Y3GZ2

Cat6 patch cable tested to 550MHz for Gigabit and short-run 10G links, non-booted plugs fit dense panels and improve airflow

  • TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
  • Cat6
  • Connector ARJ45
  • Connector BRJ45
  • Length7 ft.
  • ColorOrange

Length 7ft

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Color Orange

  • Cat6 performance tested to 550 MHz for reliable Gigabit speeds
  • Non-booted plug fits dense patch panels and improves airflow
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a simple drop-in upgrade
  • UL, cUL, ETL listed and RoHS compliant for safety assurance

Purpose-built patch cable

The Cable Leader 7ft Cat6 Non-Booted Ethernet Cable is a 24AWG bare-copper patch cord terminated with 8P8C RJ45 plugs and 50-micron gold-plated contacts. It is tested to 550MHz, well above the 250MHz Cat6 baseline, and supports Gigabit Ethernet with 10G capability over short runs. The orange jacket aids visual tracing in structured cabling. The non-booted design targets installers working in high-density patch panels and keystone jacks where space and airflow are tight.

Upgrade path and fit

This cable replaces Cat5e links rated at 100MHz, delivering a drop-in bandwidth increase to 550MHz without re-termination. The jump is worth it when existing Cat5e runs limit headroom for 10G short-reach segments or when tighter twist ratios improve noise rejection in dense bundles. It is not for buyers who need shielded pairs for noisy industrial environments, runs exceeding the Cat6 distance envelope, or permanent outdoor burial grade jacketing.

Pre-install checks

Verify that both ends accept standard 8P8C RJ45 plugs and that the equipment ports are not recessed beyond the reach of a non-booted connector. Confirm the 7ft length covers the intended patch-panel-to-switch or device-to-keystone span without excess slack. Ensure the pathway can accommodate unshielded UTP construction and that local code does not mandate plenum or riser ratings for the installation space.

Highlights

  • Cat6 performance tested to 550 MHz for reliable Gigabit speeds
  • Non-booted plug fits dense patch panels and improves airflow
  • 24 AWG bare copper with 50-micron gold contacts resists corrosion
  • Backward compatible with Cat5e for a simple drop-in upgrade
  • UL, cUL, ETL listed and RoHS compliant for safety assurance

Specifications

TypeNetwork Ethernet Cables
Cat6
Connector ARJ45
Connector BRJ45
Length7 ft.
ColorOrange
ShieldedNo
Wire Gauge24 AWG

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Questions about this item

Will the 24AWG non-booted RJ45 plugs fit tightly spaced patch-panel ports?

Yes — the non-booted design removes the molded boot so each 8P8C plug seats cleanly in high-density patch panels and keystone jacks, improving airflow and cable management.

How do I terminate the cable, and what mistake should I avoid?

The cable arrives pre-terminated with gold-plated RJ45 plugs on both ends; simply insert each plug until it clicks. The common error is not pushing far enough to engage the latch.

When will the 50-micron gold-plated contacts need replacement?

The 50-micron gold plating resists corrosion for the life of the cable; replace only if the cable is physically damaged or the latch breaks.

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